[HTML][HTML] Technological assessments on recent developments in fine and coarse particle flotation systems

A Hassanzadeh, M Safari, DH Hoang, H Khoshdast… - Minerals …, 2022 - Elsevier
After more than a century applying flotation to the mining industry, two completely different
strategies have been introduced for processing purposes. One is the classical approach viz …

A review on floc-flotation of fine particles: technological aspects, mechanisms, and future perspectives

K Asgari, H Khoshdast, F Nakhaei… - Mineral Processing …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Flotation process is the most common beneficiation method of almost all types of minerals.
The desirable result of the process is dependent on various factors. One of the most effective …

[HTML][HTML] Coarse particle separation by fluidized-bed flotation: A comprehensive review

V Kromah, SB Powoe, R Khosravi, AA Neisiani… - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Since comminution within mineral beneficiation plants is the most energy consumer unit, the
effective separation of coarse particles has generated considerable interest in the ore …

The challenges and prospects of recovering fine copper sulfides from tailings using different flotation techniques: A review

M Bilal, I Park, V Hornn, M Ito, FU Hassan, S Jeon… - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Flotation is a common mineral processing method used to upgrade copper sulfide ores; in
this method, copper sulfide mineral particles are concentrated in froth, and associated …

Introducing key advantages of intensified flotation cells over conventionally used mechanical and column cells

A Hassanzadeh, M Safari, H Khoshdast… - … Problems of Mineral …, 2022 - yadda.icm.edu.pl
The present paper introduces the key advantages of ImhoflotTM, JamesonTM, and RefluxTM
flotation cells over the conventionally used mechanical and column cells from different …

[HTML][HTML] A review on the reprocessing of sulfide tailings for resource recovery and AMD prevention using mineral processing methods

H Na, Y Eom, K Yoo, RD Alorro - Minerals Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Reprocessing sulfide minerals in tailings is an attractive option for sustainable tailings
management. It can reduce the environmental impact generated by acid mine drainage …

Bubble Size Characterization in the HydroFloat® Fluidized-Bed Flotation Cell Using Tap Water and Seawater

G Gahona, LA Cisternas, N Araya-Gómez, FA Lucay… - Minerals, 2024 - research.aalto.fi
This research aims to analyze the behavior of bubble size distribution in the HydroFloat®
with seawater and tap water. The study characterized bubble size in a two-phase gas–water …

Quartz Fine Particle Processing: Hydrophobic Aggregation by Shear Flocculation

F Nogueira, K Rodrigues, C Pereira, AC Silva… - Minerals, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the hydrophobic aggregation of fine quartz particles through shear
flocculation induced by dodecylamine in aqueous solutions. The effect of stirring speed …

A review of flotation physical froth flow modifiers

TM Jera, C Bhondayi - Minerals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Over the past few decades, the need to process more minerals while lowering capital costs
has led to an increase in the size of flotation cells, eg, 0.03 m3 to 1000 m3. However, this …

Using Process Mineralogy as a Tool to Investigate Blending Potential of the Pentlandite-Bearing Ores at the Nkomati Ni Mine in South Africa

T Dzvinamurungu, DH Rose, N Chimwani, F Viljoen - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The mineralogy and texture of Ni-sulfide ores at the Nkomati nickel mine are highly variable,
and this results in often erratic nickel recovery at the mine. The variability of the ore presents …